Liz Hanbidge
www.lizforpa.comBlue Bell attorney and civics educator. Penn BA, Oxford and Harvard graduate degrees in Psychology, Wisconsin JD. Elected to HD-61 in 2018, defeating GOP incumbent Kate Harper — first Democrat to hold the seat since it was formed in 1969. Judiciary Vice Chair; Subcommittee on Counties chair. Volunteer-teaches civics at Gwyn-Nor Elementary and East Norriton Middle School.
Chance of winning97%
Unopposed in 2026; 4-term incumbent in D-trending district.
Background
Blue Bell attorney and civics educator. Penn BA, Oxford and Harvard graduate degrees in Psychology, Wisconsin JD. Elected to HD-61 in 2018, defeating GOP incumbent Kate Harper — first Democrat to hold the seat since it was formed in 1969. Judiciary Vice Chair; Subcommittee on Counties chair. Volunteer-teaches civics at Gwyn-Nor Elementary and East Norriton Middle School.
Stated positions · 5
- Lead co-sponsor of PA Reproductive Rights Amendment (advanced Judiciary 2025)
- Public education funding and civics education
- Universal background checks and ERPO
- Death penalty repeal (2026 legislation)
- County-level reforms (Subcommittee on Counties chair)
Pros & cons, honest read
Reasons to support
- Deep legal/academic credentials (Penn/Oxford/Harvard/Wisconsin)
- National-profile reproductive rights leadership
- Judiciary Vice Chair and county subcommittee chair
Reasons to be skeptical
- Critics on right call her too focused on national-culture-war issues
- Some want more engagement with Upper Gwynedd/Towamencin zoning
- Ivy/Oxford credentials can read as out-of-touch
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